Alanson man arrested on criminal sexual conduct charges

Gabriel Lee Green, 33, of Alanson was arrested on Thursday on three counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct.

The charges stem from Green's position as a worker in the State of Michigan Department of Human services. The victim, an adult woman, alleges Green used his position to coerce her to have sexual intercourse with her, according to a news release from the Michigan State Police Gaylord post.

"The charges stem from his position of authority over the person. It is much like a corrections officer having sex with an inmate," said Sgt. Tony Harrington of the Gaylord post. "It puts consent into question."

Third degree criminal sexual conduct charges are defined as involving penetration by force or coercion or if the victim is incapacitated. Fourth degree criminal sexual charges include sexual contact by force or coercion, if the victim is incapacitated or whether the actor is in a position of authority over the victim, such as an employee at a school or as in Harrington's example, a corrections officer in a jail setting.

Harrington said Green is no longer employed with the Department of Human Services.